Franklin & Marshall Cancel Classes Monday After Campus-Wide Power Outage
Classes at Franklin & Marshall College were cancelled Monday following a weekend power outage caused by a transformer malfunction.
Power Outage Details
A transformer on Harrisburg Pike failed Saturday morning, leading to scattered power losses across the campus and nearby neighborhoods, according to a college spokesperson.
Impact on Campus Facilities
- All residence halls, except Roschel College House, ran on emergency generators throughout the weekend.
- Residents of Roschel College House were relocated and housed elsewhere Saturday and Sunday nights.
- Shadek-Fackenthal Library, Martin Library, and various campus buildings remained closed through Sunday.
Response and Power Restoration
Peter Durantine, director of media relations, explained that repair teams initially aimed to restore power by Sunday evening, but the work took longer than expected, leading to Monday cancellations of classes and events.
“We apologize for the continued disruption and the inconvenience this has caused. Please know that our teams are working around the clock, along with PPL Electric, to complete repairs and restore normal operations as soon as possible.”
Efforts to restore power extended into Monday. Faculty and staff were advised to work remotely and avoid coming to campus.
Summary
The college is actively addressing a transformer failure that caused a widespread outage, with classes cancelled and remote work encouraged until power fully returns.
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